EcoReel® Recycling Program
EcoReel® Recycling Program
Save the cost of disposal and landfill fees with Sonoco’s customized EcoReel® Recycling Program. Sonoco helps you responsibly recycle reels while generating reports that detail the environmental impact of your participation.
Measurable Savings in Disposal Costs and Inventory Recovery
Decrease expenses with Sonoco’s wire and cable reel flexible recycling program. The most comprehensive, cost-effective nailed wood reel and polyfiber reel recycling program in the industry, our EcoReel program offers free pickup of truckloads of viable used reels.
Ideal for contractors, utility companies and distributors across most of the U.S., this program helps:
- Eliminate disposal costs
- Prevent worksite clutter
- Fulfill a commitment to environmental stewardship
- Support sustainable processes
After pickup, we repair, refurbish and then return the reels to circulation for reuse. Collaborating with you to ensure success, our reel recycling program can provide thorough environmental analysis for use on sustainability reports with details about the number of trees or amount of landfill space saved.
Protect Products, Save Money and Advance Sustainability
Keep wire and cable products protected and fulfill your sustainability commitments. Decreasing landfill disposal costs and bettering the environment, Sonoco’s EcoReel Recycling Program collects used reels and returns them to wire and cable manufacturers for reuse, bringing reels full circle:
- Free reel market retrieval that eliminates disposal and landfill costs
- Repair and refurbishment of damaged reels
- Quality inspection that ensures like-new quality
- Application of the EcoReel logo to promote your commitment to long-term recycling
- Final inspection for total quality assurance
- Return into circulation that results in reduced carbon emissions
With the ability to recycle most reels three or more times, our cost-effective recycling program gives special attention to detail and quality to ensure your products stay safe.
Free Reel Recycling
What goes around, comes around. At no cost to you, Sonoco supports your responsible recycling efforts by offering wooden and polyfiber reel and spool disposal and recovery in our EcoReel Recycling program. We pick up your used reels to be repaired and refurbished for reuse, saving you money and helping you demonstrate a commitment to sustainable practices.
Want more information? Call 1-888-ECO-REEL or email ecoreel@sonoco.com to learn more and arrange a free pickup.
Disposal Service Centers Conveniently Located Near You
Easily dispose of empty wire and cable reels from job sites. Whether one truckload or a large, ongoing supply of wire and cable reels, arrange a one-time or regular disposal service from Sonoco’s EcoReel Recycling Program. Located near the demand for wire and cable reels, our service centers offer recovery that are likely near your site. Call 1-888-ECO-REEL to arrange your FREE pickup!
Properly Packing Reels in Sonoco-Supplied Trucks for Recycling
Gather used reels and load in a truck provided by Sonoco. Overlapping flanges, stack reels to fully use the entire cubic volume of the trailer.
| Maximum Number of Reels | Diameters | Traverse in Length in. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flange in. (mm) | Drum in. (mm) | ||
| 200 | 36 (914) | 24 (610) | 17 (431) |
| 120 | 42 (1,067) | 26 (660) | 18 (457) |
| 100 | 48 (1,219) | 28 (711) | 24 (610) |
| 60 | 50 (1,270) | 32 (813) | 24 (610) |
| 60 | 54 (1,372) | 32 (813) | 36 (914) |
| 56 | 58 (1,473) | 32 (813) | 24 (610) |
| 39 | 60 (1,524) | 28 (711) | 28 (711) |
| 24 | 66 (1,676) | 36 (914) | 36 (914) |
| 22 | 72 (1,829) | 36 (914) | 36 (914) |
| 9 | 84 (2,134) | 46 (1,168) | 42 (1,067) |
| 9 | 90 (2,286) | 45 (1,143) | 42 (1,067) |
| 8 | 96 (2,438) | 60 (1,524) | 42 (1,067) |